Isopropyl Isostearate

Isopropyl Isostearate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a binding, skin conditioning - emollient agent. It is used in 305 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameISOPROPYL ISOSTEARATE
FunctionBINDING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING
CAS number31478-84-9 / 68171-33-5
EC number250-651-1 / 269-023-3
Prevalence305 products (0.33% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches390

Used in

General Moisturizers 23.9%Day Moisturizers 9.2%Makeup Removers 8.9%Eye Moisturizers 6.2%Body Lotions 5.2%Sunscreens 5.2%

Frequently asked

What does Isopropyl Isostearate do in skincare?
Isopropyl Isostearate functions as a binding, skin conditioning - emollient agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Isopropyl Isostearate allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Isopropyl Isostearate?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially general moisturizers (23.9% of its uses).

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